[Mtgvenue] Where we are, post #1

[Melinda Shore <[e-mail]>]

Hi, all:

There's been a ton of mail today and it's fantastic seeing the
process document under active review and discussion.  I thought
it might be helpful to try to pull together some of the discussion
and close it out, where possible.  There will be additional posts
summarizing where we don't have agreement or where we need
further discussion.

Also, many, many thanks to those who've proposed text.

So, stuff where we appear to have agreement:

In the matter of a statement about the meeting selection process
being as open as possible, Eliot's proposed text,
	The IETF's meeting venue selection process, as with all IETF 	
	processes, should be as open as practicable.
seems acceptable to everybody.

Stephen was concerned about the definition of "unfiltered" in section
1.2.  Eliot also thinks this needs elaboration so that potential hosts
will understand what's expected.  His proposed text:
	 Note that "unfiltered" in this context is meant to allow for
	all manner of forms of communications, as the
	IETF often makes first use of its own technologies at our
	meetings.  In addition, to facilitate
	the business of the IETF it is also necessary for participants
	to hold confidential discussions with their businesses,
	customers, and partners.
appears acceptable.  However, his proposed text
	At the same time, IETF participants are expected
	to make use of the network in a manner consistent
	with local laws and customs.
received some pushback and needs further discussion

Stephen was also concerned that section 5 is too prescriptive and
suggests emphasizing that this section is a guideline that's expect
to evolve, that what's listed is current practice, and while the
IAOC may change what they do they will need to publish their changes
and follow community consensus on those changes.  There appears to be
agreement to that, but text is needed.

There was also the question of the links in 5.3 and 5.5.  Lou suggested
that that material could be moved to an appendix, and there hasn't
been any disagreement.

Brian proposed the following text to address the international nature
of the IETF and its work:
	The IETF operates internationally and adjusts to local
	requirements.
and there appears to be agreement

Thanks,

Melinda